HC Deb 17 November 1884 vol 293 c1835
MR. HICKS

asked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether he can now state when the notice was sent to Sir W. B. Gurdon, informing him that his candidature for West Norfolk was not compatible with his position as a senior clerk in the Treasury?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

said, that he saw Sir Brampton Gurdon on the 12th November, and he then communicated to Sir Brampton what he subsequently communicated to the House—namely, that his candidature was incompatible with his official position.

MR. HICKS

inquired when the right hon. Gentleman received the first information of his candidature?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)

said, he could not mention the exact date; but he first knew of it some time before he spoke to Sir Brampton Gurdon.

MR. HICKS

gave Notice that he would ask the Secretary to the Treasury when he first become acquainted with the candidature.